Google has announced a major commitment to advance scientific research through artificial intelligence (AI). Through its philanthropic arm, Google.org, the company has committed $20 million in cash and cloud credits to support academic and nonprofit organizations around the world.
The measure, announced at the first Artificial Intelligence Science Forum hosted by Google DeepMind and the Royal Society, aims to support academic and non-profit organizations around the world that use artificial intelligence to solve increasingly complex problems at the intersection of different scientific disciplines.
Google highlighted the success of AlphaFold, an artificial intelligence system developed by DeepMind that revolutionized protein structure prediction. This advancement accelerates research in areas such as drug discovery and disease treatment.
The $20 million fund aims to provide researchers with the necessary resources to leverage artificial intelligence in their work. The announcement highlights the importance of factors beyond funding, including access to computing power, data sets and expertise in integrating artificial intelligence into research methods.
Google.org plans to work with its internal AI teams at Google DeepMind and Google Research, as well as external experts, to guide the distribution of these funds. These partnerships are designed to support projects at the intersection of different scientific fields, such as rare disease research, experimental biology, materials science and sustainability.
By providing critical resources and fostering collaboration, Google aims to help scientists explore the vast potential of artificial intelligence in research. This investment signals a commitment to a future where artificial intelligence accelerates scientific breakthroughs, leading to advancements that benefit all of humanity.
